August Lundberg was a Swedish painter born in Stockholm in 1882. He studied at the Swedish Tekniska skolan and later at Konstnärsförbundets tredje skola between 1905 and 1908. He then travelled in France and Corsica, where he encountered Expressionist and modernist influences. His work is known for stylised landscapes, still lifes and town scenes, characterised by serene mood and calculated use of light.
Still life with fruits and jug, clubbed for 435 GBP at Stockholms Auktionsverk.
Meditative Realism and Minimalist Form
Lundberg’s paintings often feature simplified colour planes and a calm, intimate realism. He was associated with the group De unga, which introduced early modernism to Sweden. Over time he remained somewhat apart from exhibition life, showing his work occasionally but maintaining a steady, modest presence.
Oil on wooden panel.
Exhibitions and Recognition
August Lundberg exhibited regularly in Sweden during the early decades of the 20th century. He participated in group shows organized by artist associations and notable exhibitions such as Svensk konst in Gothenburg, as well as two solo exhibitions in Stockholm. Today, his works are held in museum collections, including Moderna Museet, and are sought after at auction for their evocative light and poetic sensibility.